Moringa (Suwanjna )

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 Moringa a Species of Moringa


Common Name

Swanjna

Drumstik tree

Benzoil tree

Never Die

Ben Oil Tree

 

Botanical Name

Moringa oleifera



Information



Moringa (Moringa oleifera) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach impressive heights. In its native country of India, the moringa is popularly cultivated and harvested for its fruit and leaves. These components of the tree are then used as a source of food and oil extracted from the tree can be incorporated into cosmetics.



Symbolism


Life, growth, and change


Characteristics


Plant Type

Tree, Shrub


Lifespan

Perennial


Bloom Time

Summer, Fall


Plant Height

10 to 39 feet

Spread

1.5 foot

Flower Size

0.8 inch

Habitat

Stream banks, savannah areas

Flower Color

WhiteYellow

Leaf Color

GreenBlueWhiteRed

Fruit Color

Brown


Conditions Requirement



Sunlight

Full sun, Partial sun


Hardiness

30 to 40 ℉


Hardiness Zones

9 to 10


Soil

Sand, Loam, Clay, Slightly acidic, Neutral


Care Guide



Water

Moisture-loving,keep the soil moist but do not let water accumulate.


Fertilization

Fertilization once every 2-3 months during the growing season.


Pruning

Trim the dead, diseased, overgrown branches in winter.


Planting Time

Spring, Summer, Fall


Harvest Time

Summer, Fall, Winter


Propagation

Cutting, Sowing


Scientific classification


Genus

Moringa - Moringa

Family

Moringaceae - Horse-radish tree, Moringas

Order

Brassicales - Mustards, capers, and allies

Class

Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots

Phylum

Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes





Uses


Garden Use

Moringa is considered an ideal tree for home gardens within drought-prone areas. This species is considered low maintenance and tough, and is often planted near home windows in nearby gardens. It grows quickly and extracts nutrients easily from soil.


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